About this role
## Job summary
**Senior Clinical Research Nurse - Band 6 full time post (37.5 hrs/week), 12 months fixed term.**
**Cross Speciality Research Team.**
**Are you interested in an exciting career in clinical research?**
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff.
We are responsible for running a family of 10 hospitals across seven separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services.
Our vision is to improve the health and quality of life of our diverse population by building an organisation that:
Excels in quality, safety, patient experience, research, innovation and teaching
Attracts, develops and retains great people
Is recognised internationally as a leading healthcare provider.
**Clinical research at MFT**
Our MFT Research and Innovation strives to be at the forefront of R&I in UK healthcare. We are dedicated to driving continuous improvement in the care our patients receive through clinical research. We support over 300 principal investigators undertake research across a diverse range of clinical areas, with more than 800 active studies, involving 15,000 patients, deliver improved diagnostics, treatments and devices for patients in Manchester and beyond.
### Main duties of the job
**What we're looking for**
We're looking for a full time Band 6 Senior Clinical Research Nurse to support the coordination and delivery of clinical research studies across our research domains.
If you are committed to providing high quality care to patients and helping them to make the right decisions about their treatment options, with the skills to guide and advise them throughout their research journey, this role could be for you.
You'll be joining an award-winning and diverse team of experts at MFT who are making a difference to the future of care in the NHS by asking questions and finding out the answers.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who can contribute to the development of research within the Cross Speciality Research Team at Wythenshawe. As a Cross Speciality senior research nurse you could be required to support research across any of our research hubs. Study allocation will be determined by study priority and/or required support.
Cross site working will be required. Occasional out of hours and weekend work may also be necessary.
A car driver is preferable but not essential.
### About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
## Job description
### Job responsibilities
**IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION**
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the **Documents to download** heading.
**Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place**
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To access ***Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the **Documents to download** heading* and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.
**Closing vacancy listings early**
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
**Diversity Matters**MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
**Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application**
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
**Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check**
As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.
**What is a DBS Check?**
A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:
**Standard DBS**: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.
**Enhanced DBS**: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.
**Enhanced with Barred** Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.
**Who Needs a DBS Check**
Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.
**The Costs for a DBS**
At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.
For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december
**DBS Update Service**
Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.
## Person Specification
### Qualifications
#### Essential
* Registered nurse - currently registered with the NMC * Degree in healthcare subject or working towards
#### Desirable
* Good clinical practice certificate * Mentorship training
### Training and Experience
#### Essential
* Proven experience of working in a clinical environment * Proven experience of working to deadlines * Proven experience of dealing with a busy workload * Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner * Evidence of CPD
#### Desirable
* Data management experience * Audit Experience * Experience in clinical research * Interest in research
### Knowledge
#### Essential
* Understanding of clinical research
#### Desirable
* Knowledge of clinical and research governance * Knowledge of trust policies and procedures * ICH-GCP
### Skills and Abilities
#### Essential
* Excellent communication * Awareness and respect for confidentiality * Demonstrate IT skills including email and microsoft office programs * Knowledge of patient information systems * Proactive and able to work on own initiative * Ability to organise and prioritise own workload * Team player * Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure and ability to delegate where appropriate * Ability to work flexible shift pattern as required * Conscientious and hard working. Tactful and diplomatic. * Ability to work to tight and/or unexpected deadlines and willingness to undertake training * Willingness to travel across multiple sites as indicated.
#### Desirable
* Evidence of IT training * Advanced use of spreadsheets * Knowledge of information governance * Wide range of clinical skills including venepuncture * Ability to troubleshoot effectively
### Others
#### Essential
* Ability to work unsupervised or part of a team * Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust values
#### Desirable
* Awareness of research at MFT
### Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
### Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the [UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. [Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants).
### UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see [NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).](https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals)
## Employer details
### Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
### Address
Wythenshawe
NIHR Clinical Research Office, Langley Building, Wythenshawe Hospital, MFT
Manchester
M23 9LT
United Kingdom
### Employer's website
[https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)](https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/)